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from the election in '94 to his inauguration to the rugby world cup, and then the football world cup, all of the things that he touched profoundly. and this feels like another one of those moments. of course it marks the end of his involvement in the life of this country directly, but the question is how much and for how long will the ideals and values be kept alive by the current government? we saw signs of real unease in the stadium today with the booing of the president. and i have heard a lot of similar sentiment out on the streets today. and i think a lot of people are worried about what might come next, and whether the anc canment come back to its base, and come back to the values that he fought for. >> okay, jonah thanks very much for that. >>> while we did speak to people about mandela and what he meant to them after the memorial. >> what i have taken from it is that life is very short, but very long as well, and we need to stay focused, and we need to instill all of these values that he has left with us, and really, it's about the legacy just as everybody says. >> coming from
from the election in '94 to his inauguration to the rugby world cup, and then the football world cup, all of the things that he touched profoundly. and this feels like another one of those moments. of course it marks the end of his involvement in the life of this country directly, but the question is how much and for how long will the ideals and values be kept alive by the current government? we saw signs of real unease in the stadium today with the booing of the president. and i have heard a...
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prior to doing so, mandela earned a bachelor's degree during which time he was elected onto the student's representative council and suspended from college for joining a protest boycott. he was eququalified in laura to make him ready for the struggle of his people he struggled to end during wars of resistance in their land. that degree gave him rights to practice law. he and oliver established the first black law firm. december 5, 1955 he would be on the other side of the law following a country wide sweep by police that would put him and 155 activists on trial for treason while which dragged on to the 28 accused were acquitted march 29, 1961. the headline from fox news desk this afternoon. just before midnight, about 20 minutes ago the south african president announced his long struggle in the hospital since june and before has come to an end. the iconic civil rights leader and former president of south africa, nelson mandela, is dead today at 95. fox news new york continuing coverage on fox news channel, satellite and cable, more coverage later on your late local news. we continue our c
prior to doing so, mandela earned a bachelor's degree during which time he was elected onto the student's representative council and suspended from college for joining a protest boycott. he was eququalified in laura to make him ready for the struggle of his people he struggled to end during wars of resistance in their land. that degree gave him rights to practice law. he and oliver established the first black law firm. december 5, 1955 he would be on the other side of the law following a...
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official memorials began tuesday for mandela, who in 1994 election brought an end to ray par tide. soon after, exports rose and living conditions improved for millions, but the broing economy left behind huge parts of the south african population, and the most troubling trend involved income and equality. two divide between rich and poor has increased. two problem is particularly bad in predominately black communities like alexandar township, where mandela once lived. it underscores the challenges facing the largest economy. here is ali valshi now with more. >> this is alexandra township, one of the townships surrounding johannesburg. it is where blacks had to live because they couldn't live in the city limits. a t a lot of the people that live here work nearby. that's the promise of the new south africa, those are single family homes built by the government as promised since the aend of apartheid, they have power, you can't see them that clearly, but they have water tanks the streets have electricity, they are paved, that's the promise, this is the unfulfilled prompt, so many of t
official memorials began tuesday for mandela, who in 1994 election brought an end to ray par tide. soon after, exports rose and living conditions improved for millions, but the broing economy left behind huge parts of the south african population, and the most troubling trend involved income and equality. two divide between rich and poor has increased. two problem is particularly bad in predominately black communities like alexandar township, where mandela once lived. it underscores the...
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win elections because of scruppings. jonathan has a bird's eye view. >> shut down again by massive protests. >> they want the parliamentary majority to go. but the sudden offer of an alex has softened the mood. the show of strength more like a giant spring party. >> the leaders called for impressive turn out, and from up here, you can see they have achieved that goal. the streets around the capital are field with people. it has certainly made an impression on the government. what you don't see are the government's own supporters. for all these numbers, they have to ask whether they still have enough people to beat the government in an election. >> the fact is that in rural areas, the government is still very popular. there is some confusion among these protestors. was an election a big enough concession? >> if it was me, accept it. >> even if this government wins another election, which they might do? >> from me, yes. but i am not sure about other people. >> even the main opposition party seemed unclear. its leader has b
win elections because of scruppings. jonathan has a bird's eye view. >> shut down again by massive protests. >> they want the parliamentary majority to go. but the sudden offer of an alex has softened the mood. the show of strength more like a giant spring party. >> the leaders called for impressive turn out, and from up here, you can see they have achieved that goal. the streets around the capital are field with people. it has certainly made an impression on the government....
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when fw clerk was elected president in 1989, it was to relent. it's hard to remember, but after world war ii, after hitler. he then un-banned the organization. in february, 1990, he visited nelson mandella still in prison 27 years later. on february 11th, 1990, nelson mandella emerged. >> nol son mandella speaks after 27 years. e stand here before you not as a prophet, but as a humble servant of you, the people. >> after 27 years in prison, when nelson mandella was released, he led the negotiations for the naacp and apartheid was dismantled. in the first-election ever held in that country where all adult citizens were welcomed to vote. millions of people were waiting in line to vote. president nelson mandella went to sharkville to sign the constitution. today, at the age of 95, nelson mandella died at home. he says it was his wish to be buried in the town where he was born. john lewis, democrat of georgia, thank you for being with us here tonight on this historic day. >> thank you very much for having me. and thank you for that rich history. >> i
when fw clerk was elected president in 1989, it was to relent. it's hard to remember, but after world war ii, after hitler. he then un-banned the organization. in february, 1990, he visited nelson mandella still in prison 27 years later. on february 11th, 1990, nelson mandella emerged. >> nol son mandella speaks after 27 years. e stand here before you not as a prophet, but as a humble servant of you, the people. >> after 27 years in prison, when nelson mandella was released, he led...
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the state elections are ecseen g seen as the test of the next general election. let's go live in new delhi. it depends on what side you are when you are commentat commentan this as a politician if treas ahead oif it's thehead of the et doesn't matter. >> if you are the opposition you are saying fantastic look at what we are doing. what do you determine the reality to be? i think it's a great point you make, david. you have to put the elections in to perspective. over the last two years the indian states have been going into state elections. if we look at the vote of these five states that have gone to the polls over the last few weeks, they start from even easo west of the country and north of the country rajstan and delhi. but a few months ago we had the southern states voting and the congress party did very well. at the moment and today the congress party has done badly. rajstan lost and the bp seem to be winning there. it's a head of a neck and neck race and delhi it's a union state congress held it for 14 years. they lost it in third place in the count so far
the state elections are ecseen g seen as the test of the next general election. let's go live in new delhi. it depends on what side you are when you are commentat commentan this as a politician if treas ahead oif it's thehead of the et doesn't matter. >> if you are the opposition you are saying fantastic look at what we are doing. what do you determine the reality to be? i think it's a great point you make, david. you have to put the elections in to perspective. over the last two years...
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hope we do have is that crowds gathered in the city degree from celebrate the legacy of money he was elected. the first take the role of december to fifteen skies expected to be buried in a private family cemeteries company in accordance with his wishes look they just raise my endeavors and his robot time the giants of justice to the most loving tribute cd to come from united kingdom when laura smith. the south african embassy in the topic buildings all around to face the facts the flying hoff mosques to mark the death of nelson mandela. halt the mini and south africans living in this country and some of them accompanied to the nbc today alex and kate should be its teeth and coughing up my data and cooked to beat the flooding in from elsewhere see the royal family prince when he and friend tom holt as coles had an extraordinary and inspiring man. the queen has taken the snow to be talking of the great wall she feels when she thinks of months out of saying he weds time to think that his country and that these legacy is the peaceful south africa that we see today. i'm too difficult to beat the
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believe that none of that can happen meaning structural changes to entitlements until we have another big election or some kind of big economic shock that forces these lawmakers to come together. the house is a big part of the problem but the senate is becoming a big part of the problem as well. the house goes back to politics and the fact that individual lawmakers, republicans specifically are so concerned about challenges from the right instead of having a democrat challenge them that they are not going to cut a deal that makes them look like they are not conservative. >> they only have about a week left, will anything they will get done? >> there are things they have to get done. this year, we have unemployment insurance expiring for 1.3 million americans. there is a farm bill that is expiring. you can see shocks in the dairy market. there is also other housekeeping things. we will confirm another fed governor. janet yellen. there's a lot that needs to be addressed. >> they will be leaving town in a week or so with the lowest approval rating of any congress ever. this is probably the least prod
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the election is to be held on the very second however the one hundred thousand protesters are mostly members of the urban middle class in bangkok's elite give the minority when it comes to dental records so dissolving parliament does not mean much for them the reich government provide significant protection for farmers and enjoys great support from those in northern and northeastern thailand. here is left behind in the country's economic growth. this system of solidifying votes through support for rural areas was created by helix brother of former prime minister talks emotional one. thaksin was ousted in a coup seven years ago and now lives in self imposed . but the opposition claims he still influences the government. the anti government protesters have proposed treaty and counting of the unelected officials to appoint a new prime minister and other cabinet ministers he looked flatly rejected the proposal saying such a stance would violate the constitution and would be fun. democrat. michael and will keep turning out in numbers and we'll definitely go and it would certainly not goin
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he became the first elected black president. once again, mandela has died at 95. we'll have more later in the show. meantime, our top tech story, twitter has added the first woman to their board effective immediately. she was ceo of pearson until last year. twitter faced controversy for not having a woman board member. she tweeted, "there could not be a more exciting time to join." john is in l.a. what is the latest? >> this was a priority to have a woman join the board. there are a number of things that made her the right candidate. she is smart and a forward thinking person. speaking with someone who worked with her, she pushed the envelope in the industry. the international experience and media experience is helpful for where twitter is now. there are certainly questions about twitter's business and she can help in those areas. and emily, you had that great interview on ipo day shedding light on this process. here is what he said to you on that day. >> it was very important to us not to ask someone to join the board and sign off of registration statements befor
he became the first elected black president. once again, mandela has died at 95. we'll have more later in the show. meantime, our top tech story, twitter has added the first woman to their board effective immediately. she was ceo of pearson until last year. twitter faced controversy for not having a woman board member. she tweeted, "there could not be a more exciting time to join." john is in l.a. what is the latest? >> this was a priority to have a woman join the board. there...
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release from prison, nelson mandela stands before his nation as south africa's first democratically elected president. but beneath the hopes surrounding his rise, the remnants of violence and decades of apartheid are dangerously smoldering, his country still divided is on the brink of implosion. black versus white. >> 20 months of increased racial violence. more than 750 people have been killed. >> it was the worst possible tension you can get between black and white people. >> no one will silence the white nation. >> reporter: as the violence intensifies, mandela has an unconventional idea: rally international support to bring the 1995 rugby world cup tournament to south africa, and use the world stage to unite his nation. but he is taking a risk because rugby and the south african national team, called the springboks have long been associated with the very worst of the country's history. >> in south africa rugby was the white man's game. >> i hated rugby. i hated those ones who were playing rugby, and i hated the springboks even more. >> rugby in many ways symbolized apartheid oppression
release from prison, nelson mandela stands before his nation as south africa's first democratically elected president. but beneath the hopes surrounding his rise, the remnants of violence and decades of apartheid are dangerously smoldering, his country still divided is on the brink of implosion. black versus white. >> 20 months of increased racial violence. more than 750 people have been killed. >> it was the worst possible tension you can get between black and white people....
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thailand's prime minister says she is not going to resign ahead of elections that are scheduled for february, pleading with antigovernment demonstrators to clear the streets. she wants them to back collections that she is calling for on monday, protest leaders say they want her to step down within 24 hours says they are now in charge. at least five people have been killed since that unrest began there. a new female driveser behind the wheel. a ceo has been named a general motors. rule is important because we want to make sure we are protecting deposits that are federally insured. we don't want to endanger those that are insured by the government. >> named after paul vole kerr, the former federal reserve chairman, it bans banks to take deposits from engaging in so called proprior tear trading. widely seen as the center piece of the dock frank wall street we form, the vole kerr rule has become contentious, because unlike glass seagull it does not ban all trading. >> banks can still trade securities or execute trades for their customers. and for years now, regulators have been rangeling with ho
thailand's prime minister says she is not going to resign ahead of elections that are scheduled for february, pleading with antigovernment demonstrators to clear the streets. she wants them to back collections that she is calling for on monday, protest leaders say they want her to step down within 24 hours says they are now in charge. at least five people have been killed since that unrest began there. a new female driveser behind the wheel. a ceo has been named a general motors. rule is...
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believe that none of that can happen meaning structural changes to entitlements until we have another big election or some kind of big economic shock that forces these lawmakers to come together. the house is a big part of the problem but the senate is becoming a big part of the problem as well. this goes back to politics and the fact that individual lawmakers, republicans specifically are so concerned about challenges from the right instead of having a democrat challenge them that they are not going to cut a deal that makes them look like they are not conservative. >> they only have about a week left, will anything they will get done? >> there are things they have to get done. this year, we have unemployment insurance expiring for 1.3 million americans. there is a farm bill that is expiring. you can see shocks in the dairy market. there is also other housekeeping things. we will confirm another fed governor. there's a lot that needs to be addressed. >> they will be leaving town in a week or so with the lowest approval rating of any congress ever. this is probably the least productive congressiona
believe that none of that can happen meaning structural changes to entitlements until we have another big election or some kind of big economic shock that forces these lawmakers to come together. the house is a big part of the problem but the senate is becoming a big part of the problem as well. this goes back to politics and the fact that individual lawmakers, republicans specifically are so concerned about challenges from the right instead of having a democrat challenge them that they are not...
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that somehow economists and elected officials people in charge of public policy have got to find some way to eliminate income in inequity this is this is just drawing not only the united states middle class but as you've traveled around the world we want to sedan together it is either the very rich we saw the people with the mercedes and lived in homes and the people who literally lived in huts and had nothing and so somehow bad has to be figured now mandela remember he didn't even become president to destroy south back he had to figure out a way to maintain it and then the most difficult part is what president obama is facing now and what quite honestly they're facing throughout europe and mostly around the world is how do you narrow narrow that gap and i think it has to do with getting the predators out there that getting what the predators are i you know i see this as as in this minute we have left before the break here i see this as as predators coming in to the you know we're fans but savannah south and no offense guns about it that's absolutely right and they you know i was just
that somehow economists and elected officials people in charge of public policy have got to find some way to eliminate income in inequity this is this is just drawing not only the united states middle class but as you've traveled around the world we want to sedan together it is either the very rich we saw the people with the mercedes and lived in homes and the people who literally lived in huts and had nothing and so somehow bad has to be figured now mandela remember he didn't even become...
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it's been in election for the first the team the country's first black president as. i therefore took a family. it's white domination. i have for it. freddie family arcades at the venetian. i chatted the iata. offer to south africa where all south africans. i get. there are many interesting reading and consultation batting and rank week while the key accompli the contents of the common good. his commitment to transform these twenty one team could move them. no negotiated with them president. read twenty third once in power. the seed stitch or at home week it's a crock. he is the cute and ninety five when he meets south africans would it be convenient it is a star. our cross racial audience. to make alice martin didn't go hungry. it is the day. for laying the basis for human rights. didn't have to be a good start. barroso site the county has promised to sue one. five year term as president. instead they are in nineteen nineteen there we continue to pray and ask to whom the media seems to settle conflicts in africa efforts to combat aids. he continued to be married peop
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his political activism began in college, where he was elected to the student council but stepped down and joins a boycott over conditions at the school. he moved to johannisberger studied law, and joins the african national congress, a political party and resistence move fighting the segregation that was so deeply devicive in south africa. those divisions grew even sharper when south africa elects a white nationalist government that passed laws taking segregation to an extreme. complete racial separation, the resettlement of 3 million people to black homelands. denying their right to vote and travel. stripping them of citizen ship. nelson mandela was only 30. he soon became con vined peaceful demonstrations would never be enough to uproot the oppressive raisist structure, so he helped form and run an armed guerilla movement. a campaign of bombings against government targets in the early 60's, led to his arrest and prosecution, along with others in the movement. convicted but stair add death sentence, mandela would spend more than a quarter of a century, 27 years behind prison walls. 1
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the call for a general election has done nothing to stop the demonstrations in bangkok. prime minister wants yingluck shinawatra to resign within 24 hours. opposition leaders say they'll be replaced with an unelected people's party. >> people in ukraine want prime minister viktor yanukovych to step down because he favours associated with russia instead of the west. >> opposition leaders who healed sway in kiev for more than two weeks are face to face with forces from the interior ministry. in the snow storm that struck the capital they appealed for calm. >> these are peaceful people without weapons. this is a peace of demonstration. i'm asking each of you before using force or weapons to think, please. you will be responsible for what happens. >> protesters fear the troops may be on the point of seizing back control of the city center. barricades around buildings have been removed. state security on monday even raided the party. computer equipment was seized when the website was shut down. if president viktor yanukovych thinks that through the law enforcement agencies an
the call for a general election has done nothing to stop the demonstrations in bangkok. prime minister wants yingluck shinawatra to resign within 24 hours. opposition leaders say they'll be replaced with an unelected people's party. >> people in ukraine want prime minister viktor yanukovych to step down because he favours associated with russia instead of the west. >> opposition leaders who healed sway in kiev for more than two weeks are face to face with forces from the interior...
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two german politics now the free democrats have elected to stand there as their new leader. other special party conference in berlin seventy nine percent of delegates supported the head of the ftp in the state of north rhine westphalia. your places former leader philip russell had to step down after the party received only four point eight percent about in september's general election that was below the five percent threshold required for parliamentary representation. one of germany's most stitches prizes for seventeen games matt has gone to european council president had on rum fight. the ceremony in auckland a sixty six year old belgian was awarded the charlemagne prize for contributions european unity he was honored as a mediator and consensus builder from point a former belgian prime minister has been in the eu post since two thousand night these courts now and the latest bundesliga news third placed our men are currently hosting a second place labour prison. earlier in the day. table toppers i am uniquely down an impressive mark or the chasing pack. they stress better b
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it was conceived and controlled by elected governors and state school chiefs to keep federal hands from interfering. it only dealt with math and english. in those two subjects it established only state initiated standards. it set voluntary goals. voluntary goals for the local school boards. unfortunately the locally controlled creation standards in math and english created so students would be measured by comparable standards has been hi jacked by those that took the customer common core and applied them to other things such as personal data collection. common core as a brand is dead. hopefully the perversions of it will die as well. what i hope doesn't die is setting higher standards for students. keeping score to see just how well they're doing, and then having accountability for the results. education bureaucrats have fought against honest assessments and sometimes accountable. often satisfied with underperforming students behind their peers in other states and countries. schools in the u.s. were performing below those in vietnam, lithuania, russia, and hungry. that our 15-year-olds
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they are far more mute that it is an election year. >> how to run against women candidates. how to talk to women voters i know you talked about this on your show today. if they finally figured out that they can't win the white house without female voters? >> they have call ways known that. that the female voters, minority voters, there are problems across spectrum that they are trying to address. having said that, among married white women the gop always wins. they have something that tends to offend women and it blankets the republican are party. john boehner says they have people that don't know how to handle this. we did talk about this on the show this morning. i want you to hear the different views. >> they think the problem is about the rhetoric. it is not. republicans say they want to do better outreach to women while trying to push greater restrictions to women's access on health care. >> republicans don't have a problem working and talking with women we controeg l 30 of the governships and 26 state houses and senate chambers. we in fact now how to speak to women on
they are far more mute that it is an election year. >> how to run against women candidates. how to talk to women voters i know you talked about this on your show today. if they finally figured out that they can't win the white house without female voters? >> they have call ways known that. that the female voters, minority voters, there are problems across spectrum that they are trying to address. having said that, among married white women the gop always wins. they have something...
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the inherently their efforts late into the first and most of the globe elections and mandela was elected south africa's first black president. but the true end to apartheid. i had a theory that the offer to suffer well dollars for profit. if i did. for many south africans and fellow will long be their memories and ninety that is traditional to me often used as a sign of affection. and for the world that he will remain in local icon for racially quality for centuries to come. ut on audience. and the entire world reacted to the news that nelson mandela is that global leaders were among the millions to send a condolence is recommended reports upon learning of them and those that really impressed and popped in and offer condolences privately calling him a great statesman well a global leaders were among the millions expensive or setback for the lay reader a moment stuns us was told by the u s security costs on friday only news of nelson mandela's passing. i'm profiling and seven. by the passing of this in mind then. this in mind that i was a triumph for trustees and the power for the german
the inherently their efforts late into the first and most of the globe elections and mandela was elected south africa's first black president. but the true end to apartheid. i had a theory that the offer to suffer well dollars for profit. if i did. for many south africans and fellow will long be their memories and ninety that is traditional to me often used as a sign of affection. and for the world that he will remain in local icon for racially quality for centuries to come. ut on audience. and...
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the bail writer's association announced that retired manager has been unanimously elected to the half fame in cooperstown. he got the a's to a world title in 1989 and will be inducted if july. he is the founder of the animal rescue foundation in walnut creek. ourebis will still play, getting ready for spring try outs. now it is tough to play here. >> it is hard to be a parent watching from the stands. >> the hands thing when you make contact. >> this is how it looks in millbrae, cold enough to freeze some waters on sidewalks and a little on the streets so an area we had to contend with is black ice and highway 24 we had an issue with the high speeds you tend to drive on highway 24 so it is good that everything is thawed and some of it could refreeze. billings, montana, is another push of arctic air coming from edmonton pushing into the deep south where it is raining in atlanta to washington. we have snow to the not but the bum, the storm is over although we have the after effects the form of flight delays. here is how it looks at homes radar and satellite and the air is dry with not a
the bail writer's association announced that retired manager has been unanimously elected to the half fame in cooperstown. he got the a's to a world title in 1989 and will be inducted if july. he is the founder of the animal rescue foundation in walnut creek. ourebis will still play, getting ready for spring try outs. now it is tough to play here. >> it is hard to be a parent watching from the stands. >> the hands thing when you make contact. >> this is how it looks in...
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next year's congressional elections. let's find out. robert gibbs is a political analyst and former press secretary under president obama. and david corn is an msnbc political analyst and washington bureau chief at mother jones. robert, you know better about him than most people. you've worked with him in tight situations. i hope you got to see our program last night. we had a huge audience of 1.3 million. >> i did. >> i mean, it's a very big audience of people who tuned in just to hear the president. even on a night when so many hearts and minds were focused on the lives of nelson mandela. they took some time out to watch our program with the president. he said at that time when i asked him how do you do big deals and he said history says you only get a big program through, something really important, when one party controls the government. the house, the senate, and the presidency. does that mean to you he's still holding out hopes he can pull a big upset in the sixth year of his presidency next november? >> well, i was certainly stru
next year's congressional elections. let's find out. robert gibbs is a political analyst and former press secretary under president obama. and david corn is an msnbc political analyst and washington bureau chief at mother jones. robert, you know better about him than most people. you've worked with him in tight situations. i hope you got to see our program last night. we had a huge audience of 1.3 million. >> i did. >> i mean, it's a very big audience of people who tuned in just to...
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they are celebrating the life of south africa's first democratically elected president. you looking at the scene. a man who became a towering symbol for civil rights for strength, for unity. >> days to come, we will bring you extensive coverage, detailed coverage of his life, president obama spoke about mandela minutes after his death was announced, here is what he said. >> we will not likely see the likes of nelson mandela again. so it falls to us to be the example he set, to make decisions guarded not by haste, but by love. never discount the difference that one person can make. strive for a future that is worthy of his sacrifice. >> . >> right now let's pause and give thanks the r the fact that nelson mandela lived, a pan who took history, in his hands. bent the arc of the moral universes towards justice, may god bless his memory, and keep him at peace. >> the president of the united states, again, live pictures in outside nelson mandela's home tonight, and here in new york, a live picture of the apollo theater, the same the venue in harlem, tonight the marque honors
they are celebrating the life of south africa's first democratically elected president. you looking at the scene. a man who became a towering symbol for civil rights for strength, for unity. >> days to come, we will bring you extensive coverage, detailed coverage of his life, president obama spoke about mandela minutes after his death was announced, here is what he said. >> we will not likely see the likes of nelson mandela again. so it falls to us to be the example he set, to make...
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. >> the heavy, wet snow couldn't dampen the election. in the fifth minute, they headed in to make it 1-0. his effort aided by a slippery ball that got away from the keeper. minds just couldn't come into its own and squandered the few chances they managed to create. nuremberg was clearly in control, but failed to put the game out of reach. after the break, he found his footing. he captured a long pass, equalizer in the 75th minute. and then the chipper had the golden opportunity to put them in the lead. they were happy to leave town with a point, and in your he will berle will have to do better after the winter break. >> and bayern munich are threatening to paul way. that makes saturday's clash etween all the more crucial. a win will go a long way to cementing their place as title challenger. >> winter has arrived, but despite the chilly temperatures, the team and its fans are basking in the warm glow of success. now the coach faces a major challenge. defending second place in the standings. >> there's alza lot of spirit. >> our job will
. >> the heavy, wet snow couldn't dampen the election. in the fifth minute, they headed in to make it 1-0. his effort aided by a slippery ball that got away from the keeper. minds just couldn't come into its own and squandered the few chances they managed to create. nuremberg was clearly in control, but failed to put the game out of reach. after the break, he found his footing. he captured a long pass, equalizer in the 75th minute. and then the chipper had the golden opportunity to put...
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and on reports the ukrainian government preparing for a possible snap election. she did use this escalating standoff. domestic cctv in independence square ikea nelson mandela he said to be buried in a private ceremony in his home village of cool next sunday. this weekend there will be a national day of mourning for former south african president. he passed away on thursday evening at the age of ninety five. on tuesday a memorial service will be held to select and giving millions a chance to see their final farewells cctv scott henderson reports from the family home in gaza the knee the boat. he's releasing its operations the leak at the kt to the liberation struggle. can he be found. i'm thankful read this to the deepest really two weeks. will we see is invoking a traditional blessing. i don't get that and thanks from younger generations. some of them it's all too much the ipkat is what i want it. how sad that the i get my feet. i mean it. twenty four hours now seeks the presidency straw that takes the announcement and should be its pc can see now pouring in. we
and on reports the ukrainian government preparing for a possible snap election. she did use this escalating standoff. domestic cctv in independence square ikea nelson mandela he said to be buried in a private ceremony in his home village of cool next sunday. this weekend there will be a national day of mourning for former south african president. he passed away on thursday evening at the age of ninety five. on tuesday a memorial service will be held to select and giving millions a chance to see...
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just 8 months after electing a new president they went back to the polls to elect over 300 mayors and 2500 council members. >> translator: this is evidence that i'm contributing with a grain of sand to change my country and if you don't vote you can't complain. >> reporter: this has been marked by one of the highest inflation rates in the world at 54%. and it puts the capitol at the third most violent in the region and food short a shortages increased in the last months and hopes the vote will change the government. >> translator: i love this country and respect it, i want to see it free, a country like many others. >> reporter: but polls predict 50% of venezuelans will remain with the government. many people here tell us they will continue to build the governmental candidates and many people here have benefitted from the social programs. and it is flooded with garbage and water is scarce and crime rampant but don't want to loose the food and healthcare. >> translator: my daughter studies at the university, i have a pension and when i go to the doctor i get my medicine for free. >> re
just 8 months after electing a new president they went back to the polls to elect over 300 mayors and 2500 council members. >> translator: this is evidence that i'm contributing with a grain of sand to change my country and if you don't vote you can't complain. >> reporter: this has been marked by one of the highest inflation rates in the world at 54%. and it puts the capitol at the third most violent in the region and food short a shortages increased in the last months and hopes...
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we're looking at an election year and we have to look at next year as an empty calendar. things will come up for votes be they even look at minimum wage, women's issues, they're going to be messaging bills. when the senate and democrat start to vote on that and it starts to sound good for them. that's what is going to happen. >> sorry, mr. secretary. we're out of town. that brings us to the end of this edition i of inside story. in washington, i'm ray suarez. >>> welcome to al jazeera america, i'm del walters, these are the stories we are following for you. >> we will never see the likes of nelson mandela again. >> remembering nelson mandela, leaders from around the world paying tribute to a global icon as south africa says good-bye to the father of a nation. >>> showdown in in iran, a bipartisan group of senators pushing for tougher sanctions as secretary kerry is on the hot seat. >>> an historic announcement at an auto maker as the nation's first female ceo is tapped to run the country. ♪
we're looking at an election year and we have to look at next year as an empty calendar. things will come up for votes be they even look at minimum wage, women's issues, they're going to be messaging bills. when the senate and democrat start to vote on that and it starts to sound good for them. that's what is going to happen. >> sorry, mr. secretary. we're out of town. that brings us to the end of this edition i of inside story. in washington, i'm ray suarez. >>> welcome to al...
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we had been a part of an effort to change a tide of opinion in america. >> you perhaps had a role in electing a president because obama became politically active in that as well. >> many young people myself and the president included got our start in activit activism in ths movement. and it has a long term impact in that way. >> professor thank you so much for the conversation >> nelson mandela was a love of boxer. he had one regretted admittedl. >>> increasing tensions in asia. >> south korea has an expanded air defense zone which overlaps with the one last month that zone is one that is disputte diy the countries. >> south korea ma dispute may be about invisible lines on land. the strategic waters and rocks are claimed by beijing and seoul as part of their ex-clu exclusie economic zones. now south africa has asserted their rights from above. the new korean airspace defense identification zone has been modified to be in line with the country's flight region this modified zone increased the air zone over the waters. waters. seoul's move comes two weeks after china's air defense identification
we had been a part of an effort to change a tide of opinion in america. >> you perhaps had a role in electing a president because obama became politically active in that as well. >> many young people myself and the president included got our start in activit activism in ths movement. and it has a long term impact in that way. >> professor thank you so much for the conversation >> nelson mandela was a love of boxer. he had one regretted admittedl. >>> increasing...
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president who cut the deal with nelson mandela to get him out of prison and then lost the presidential election to him. he paid his tribute at the end saying tata, we will miss you, using the african term for father, recognizing that nelson mandela is the father of his country. there is expected to be a funeral in a week. he'll lie in state. diane? >> terry moran reporting in from london tonight. "good morning america" co-anchor, robin roberts joins once again. we were talking about his smile, his vitality. he loved food. he loved dance. he loved music. he loved american movies. >> he loved it all. primarily he loved his children. it was so hard for him to be away and both of his wives that i talked to expressed that and how difficult and that's why he wanted so much family time when he was released from prison after all those years. on one of my recent visits, it was one when they received the bid for the world cup. unfortunately, nelson mandela was not able to go as they thought, so i sat down with graca machel, again married on his 80th birthday, many would say the truth love of his life and
president who cut the deal with nelson mandela to get him out of prison and then lost the presidential election to him. he paid his tribute at the end saying tata, we will miss you, using the african term for father, recognizing that nelson mandela is the father of his country. there is expected to be a funeral in a week. he'll lie in state. diane? >> terry moran reporting in from london tonight. "good morning america" co-anchor, robin roberts joins once again. we were talking...
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leader is that have been elected democratically make the decisions here why you weighing in. i think it's not against. ship i think they're just sold their soul is there we put hester's and. we want that association agreement this to you we signed and therefore be a system but all these so european politicians trying to establish direct communications with the ukrainian government while they're just big with the protestors not trying to talk to the government have direct negotiations with them as well. i'm sure that they are to try to have a meeting if the government does this nama official delegation is going there it's normal to have. to have meetings altavista government by i've. been off of some any piece i think it's not only official delegation. to look at as a president to probe their presence but abroad the last couple of days you know code which it kind of looks like this stirring going on beyond is back to isn't it almost that we will direct negotiations be happening now between people from europe i mean the various selection of people we've seen their representativ
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an elected official a leader that hast to process you know what will our country to prosper but i do agree that somehow economists and elected officials people in charge of public policy have got to find some way to eliminate income in inequity this is this is destroying not only the united states middle class but as you've traveled around the world we want to sedan together it is either the very rich we saw the people with the mercedes and lived in homes and the people who literally lived in cut and had nothing and so somehow bad has to be figured now mandela remember he didn't even become president to destroy south africa he had to figure out a way to maintain it and then the most difficult part is what president obama is facing now and what quite honestly they're facing throughout europe and mostly around the world is how do you narrow narrow that gap and i think it has to do with getting the predators out there not getting what the predators are either you know i see this as as in this minute we have left before the break here i see this as as predators coming in to the you know
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as leader of the african national congress he became south africa's first democratically elected president of festive like anita off to being released from prison after twenty seven guests in detention. he died peacefully at his highness but home after a prolonged battle against lung infection. he'd been receiving medical care at home after three months in hospital. madonna will receive a food safety in a row while flags in south africa and some other countries will be found at hoff mosque. his forte will be moved to more trade in pretoria and the new road is likely to take place next week. it's been a sudden the lights for people in mandela's home town thousands of people into hummus but have paid tribute to bettman tebow with the knowledge of dancing and singing some people sad to know what's going to sleep on this day of sadness. oh and when i go to breaking even. and yet we didn't act of having to compete with them. it just to get authentic. the big man and do at least in the act it was coming. they just trying to get use to wash it off great. all went to bob's house. it wasn't as you
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for him to take that move of reconciliation and lead that country into an election, i was an election observer. i remember barbara lee. i have a picture of her and danny glover and all of us at the carlton hotel. it was an amazing time to see people lined up the first time they could vote. for miles and miles, for three days. and they didn't vote on individuals, they voted on parties. but to go from terrorist to being the kind of celebrated statesman. people shouldn't sweep past that. he suffered. many of his colleagues suffered. decades in jail, ostracized. never thought they would see daylight again as free people. but they took that and transformed their country. i was with him when he went to the u.n. and asked for the removal of sanctions. to be around this man who had such gravitas and humility at the same time was an awesome experience. >> congresswoman, you were there to see that first democrat election in south africa. >> i was there, and let me say, chris, my heart is very heavy tonight. the people of south africa, the people of the word, we've lost a great warrior, a great
for him to take that move of reconciliation and lead that country into an election, i was an election observer. i remember barbara lee. i have a picture of her and danny glover and all of us at the carlton hotel. it was an amazing time to see people lined up the first time they could vote. for miles and miles, for three days. and they didn't vote on individuals, they voted on parties. but to go from terrorist to being the kind of celebrated statesman. people shouldn't sweep past that. he...
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he became a nobel peace prize recipient and was elected president in the country's first free elections. the post apartheid years were unemployment and aids plagued the country. the 91-year-old mandela, who at fault for years to host the world cup, appeared on the pitch. in his later years, he battled illness, in and out of the hospital. he virtually moved to his home village to be closer to his family. waned,luence never hosting a number of visitors, including first lady michelle obama. it also mandela became a living symbol of freedom -- nelson mandela became a living symbol of freedom and the strength of south africa and freedom beyond. has already begun at the south african embassy. hassle fella has more. >> at the south african embassy, a real-life reminder of this man's life and legacy. in front of the embassy, the nine foot statue made of bronze, designed by a south african sculptor, modeled after images of mandela back in 1990. the closed fist, almost signaling victory. he was jailed 27 years three decades ago, at the very spot where dozens of protesters, americans included, who
he became a nobel peace prize recipient and was elected president in the country's first free elections. the post apartheid years were unemployment and aids plagued the country. the 91-year-old mandela, who at fault for years to host the world cup, appeared on the pitch. in his later years, he battled illness, in and out of the hospital. he virtually moved to his home village to be closer to his family. waned,luence never hosting a number of visitors, including first lady michelle obama. it...
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. >> he was later elected president of south africa. he died today at the age of 95, but his legacy lives on. at howard university dozens gathered for a candle light vigil in his memory. outside of northwest d.c. tonight, people are leaving flowers and talking about his impact. president obama called mandela one of the most influential, a courageous and profoundly good men that ever lived. >> i would study his words and his writings. the day he was released from prison, it gave me a sense of whatans ca they're guided by their hopes and not by their fears. >> to honor the memory of nelson mandela, president obama has ordered flags to be flown at half staff at the white house and all publi buildings. >> tonight, the tributes in his honor. but let's begin with more on the growing crowds outside mandela's home in johannesburg. >>> nelson mandela's suburban mansion in johannesburg. the crowds have been building the last few hours, singing songs of the anti-apartheid struggle, singing the south african national anthem. late in the evening, th
. >> he was later elected president of south africa. he died today at the age of 95, but his legacy lives on. at howard university dozens gathered for a candle light vigil in his memory. outside of northwest d.c. tonight, people are leaving flowers and talking about his impact. president obama called mandela one of the most influential, a courageous and profoundly good men that ever lived. >> i would study his words and his writings. the day he was released from prison, it gave me a...
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and today most african governments are elected, whereas at that time, most were not. >> i guess the last question for you is if we look toward his legacy. there are so many things we can talk about with nelson mandela, all the questions are over multiracial democracy. why has it proffered so much harder and far less equal than many had expected? >> well, this is 21 of his most singular contributions. he really believed in non-racial democracy. >> that came clear. it wasn't the slogan. this was something he believed in and the anc statement that south africa belongs to all its people was extraordinary because other movements like the penn-african congress did not believe that. and he set that forward bus of that extraordinarily pragmatic character he had. he managed to combine a revolutionary leadership with a pragmatic view of what works best for people. and that i think is an example. we don't see enough of the practicing mattism and hpracti* pragmassism. >> what was your most memorable moment when you met him? >> most memorable moment was with my wife. we were at a rally in which there
and today most african governments are elected, whereas at that time, most were not. >> i guess the last question for you is if we look toward his legacy. there are so many things we can talk about with nelson mandela, all the questions are over multiracial democracy. why has it proffered so much harder and far less equal than many had expected? >> well, this is 21 of his most singular contributions. he really believed in non-racial democracy. >> that came clear. it wasn't the...
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. >> john cavanagh wrote the election privatizing prison health care. we asked whether he thought it would put prisoners in gaol. >> people die in gaol. i receive emails and letter from prisoners and families, with you call the prison people up, and they usually have an explanation for it. i spoke to a woman yes.er day. she gave birth, had a c sections, the wound opened up and the doctor took sugar and poured it inside the wheel. does that sound like adequate health care? >> that doesn't sound like a true allegation, it sounds ridiculous. prisoners have 24/7 to think up allegations and right evidence. i'm not saying some you don't take with a grain of salt or a grain of the sugar. >> how can the woman that gave birth, how can she prove that allegation. she's in prison. who will listen to her? >> there's no shortage of people who would file a lawsuit. a class action lawsuit is the biggest scam to the public. i think most people who get into them wind up with nothing and the lawyers walk away with their drunks full of cash. >> we are planning a wedding re
. >> john cavanagh wrote the election privatizing prison health care. we asked whether he thought it would put prisoners in gaol. >> people die in gaol. i receive emails and letter from prisoners and families, with you call the prison people up, and they usually have an explanation for it. i spoke to a woman yes.er day. she gave birth, had a c sections, the wound opened up and the doctor took sugar and poured it inside the wheel. does that sound like adequate health care? >>...
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the following year in the first mixed race election in south africa's history, nelson mandela was elected president. >> today is the day like no other before it. >> reporter: we were the first to interview him on that first morning as president-elect. mandela tempered south africa's joy when he said healing his country would take time. >> it cannot be done overnight. it will take one year, two years, even as much as five years. >> reporter: from enemy of the state to head of state, nelson mandela's walk to freedom became a journey shared by his entire nation. >> i have never been so excited and hopeful in my life in south africa as i am now. >> reporter: years later nelson mandela paid a return visit to his former prison cell. this time accompanied by president bill clinton, who later presented him with a congressional gold medal. mandela stepped down as president in 1999, but he lived long enough to see america swear in its own first black president, and he was paid a visit many south africa by first lady michelle obama who brought along her daughters. nelson mandela's south africa embra
the following year in the first mixed race election in south africa's history, nelson mandela was elected president. >> today is the day like no other before it. >> reporter: we were the first to interview him on that first morning as president-elect. mandela tempered south africa's joy when he said healing his country would take time. >> it cannot be done overnight. it will take one year, two years, even as much as five years. >> reporter: from enemy of the state to...
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he was a symbol for this party,s and a a first democratically elected black president, which a majority of which is black, this is a great moment of hope. we saw the sill bombism. you also have jacob zuma who is a zulu and was a sheep herder and this country is rising up to make sure that its voice is heard. so what do you think would be his greatest legacy he has left behind? >> i think it's a legacy of mercy. to those who are at least deserving. his own country, virtually threw him away. he spent 27 years locked up, and came out to not only forgive but stand with his oppressors, no matter what you throw at south africa, the south african person is amenable, and they are going to see a triumph out of a deep tragedy. >> have you met mandela? what do you know of him? >> i did. i met former president nelson mandela back in 2010, i was living there but i was visiting with the former president as well as reverend jesse jackson, civil rights and billy mitchell leader here, and i also met the current president. and i remember the first morning i spoke with him directly. in that deep voice of
he was a symbol for this party,s and a a first democratically elected black president, which a majority of which is black, this is a great moment of hope. we saw the sill bombism. you also have jacob zuma who is a zulu and was a sheep herder and this country is rising up to make sure that its voice is heard. so what do you think would be his greatest legacy he has left behind? >> i think it's a legacy of mercy. to those who are at least deserving. his own country, virtually threw him...
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. >> simon: national elections were held. the man who had spent 27 years in prison was now a presidential candidate. >> we are one country. we are one people. i cherish the idea of a new south africa. >> simon: april 26, 1994. it's difficult for anyone born in a democracy to so much as imagine the thrill of putting a ballot in a box. >> i slept with my i.d. under my pillow so that i musn't forget it. how long have we been waiting! >> i'm going to vote, for the first time, as a black man. >> it was amazing. to see hundreds and thousands of people who had never cast a vote before waiting in long lines, people shouting for joy. that sense of happiness, that sense of freedom, that sense of liberation. >> for the people of south africa, this is indeed a joyous night for the human spirit. >> simon: there was no suspense election night. mandela won by a landslide, as everyone knew he would. ( applause ) >> it is you, the people, who are our true heroes. you have shown such a patient determination to reclaim the country and joy that
. >> simon: national elections were held. the man who had spent 27 years in prison was now a presidential candidate. >> we are one country. we are one people. i cherish the idea of a new south africa. >> simon: april 26, 1994. it's difficult for anyone born in a democracy to so much as imagine the thrill of putting a ballot in a box. >> i slept with my i.d. under my pillow so that i musn't forget it. how long have we been waiting! >> i'm going to vote, for the...
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thailand heading toward its third national election in just six years. they're scheduled to go to the polls february 2 after the prime minister dissolved parliament and parliaments are in -- protests are in the second month. an operation to reunite baby seals with their mothers. they were separated during powerful storms that hit the british east coast and they're attempting to reunite pups with their mothers. some of the older seals have been returning in search of their pups. worlds from around the offering words of praise for nelson mandela. africans that we his time as aing cause for a great celebration and enormous pride. countryfore has our as that wethe life are doing with mandeba t oday. it is that the sun, of this of the symbol that i feel today. rainbows will see the soon. >> there is a word and south african -- ubuntu. [applause] a word that captures mandela's greatest gift, his recognition that we are all bound together in ways that are invisible to the eye. oneness to humanity. what we achieve ourselves by sharing ourselves with others in ca
thailand heading toward its third national election in just six years. they're scheduled to go to the polls february 2 after the prime minister dissolved parliament and parliaments are in -- protests are in the second month. an operation to reunite baby seals with their mothers. they were separated during powerful storms that hit the british east coast and they're attempting to reunite pups with their mothers. some of the older seals have been returning in search of their pups. worlds from...
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that was the day he was elected south africa's president. april 27th is now a national holiday there. today many south africans gathered outside mandela's home to mourn and celebrate the life of the man they call the father of their nation. >> the news was announced late south african time last night before midnight. many millions of south africans are waking up to the news that the father of this nation has passed away. hundreds of them are coming to the suburban mansion where he spent many of his final years. the mood here is not somber. there have been very few tears shed. we were coming to celebrate his life. to celebrate the lives they had been able to lead because of his sacrifice. >> he spent 27 years in prison. just to give to the people what freedom means. >> many of the people are wondering what happens now. we expect details later today of a lying in state and expect details of a barrier and we talked about a diplomat who is familiar with the plans that this might be perhaps the biggest burial of the former national leader since t
that was the day he was elected south africa's president. april 27th is now a national holiday there. today many south africans gathered outside mandela's home to mourn and celebrate the life of the man they call the father of their nation. >> the news was announced late south african time last night before midnight. many millions of south africans are waking up to the news that the father of this nation has passed away. hundreds of them are coming to the suburban mansion where he spent...